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Australian 1 kilo. Gold Kangaroo (Nugget) Bullion Coin

1991 - Present

The one-kilo Australian Nugget / Kangaroo gold bullion coins were first minted in 1991 by the Perth Mint.

Since the one-kilo gold bullion coins were first minted the reverse side has always shown the same depiction of the iconic Red Kangaroo surrounded by rays of sunlight

However, for the first three years of minting, the reverse side of the 1oz. and fractional gold Australian Nugget / Kangaroo bullion coins had a design of a Gold Nugget found in Australia.

In 1990, the reverse design changed for the 1oz. and fractional bullion coins to a Kangaroo.

But, unlike the 1oz. and fractional sized bullion coins, the 1-kilo. Australian Kangaroo bullion coin's design has not changed since it was originally produced.

The smaller versions of the Gold Kangaroo bullion coin receives a new design, each year, for the coin's reverse side.

A new kangaroo design is released each year for the for the gold bullion coin's reverse side in these sizes 1oz., 1/2oz., 1/4oz. and 1/10oz.

The 10oz., 2oz. and 1/20thoz. versions of the Gold bullion coin have not been minted since 2009.

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Design of the
Australian 1 kilo.
Gold Kangaroo Bullion Coin

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Obverse

The Gold Kangaroo displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, by designer Jody Clark, his initials "JC" can be found on the Queen's shoulder.

The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" is displayed around the outer perimeter of the gold bullion coin, along with "AUSTRALIA" and the coin's legal tender 'Face Value' of "3000 DOLLARS."

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Note:

1991 was the first year the 1 kilo size of the Australian Gold Nugget (Kangaroo) bullion coin. For that first year, the kilo bullion coin had the face value of "10000 DOLLARS."   From 1992 to the present day, the 1-kilo bullion coin has had the face value of "3000 DOLLARS."

Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Reverse

The reverse of the 1 kilogram gold bullion coin depicts the classic
artistry of the iconic Red Kangaroo surrounded by rays of sunlight.

In 2008, the Perth Mint changed the name of the gold bullion coin from "The Australian Nugget" to "The Australian Kangaroo."

The words "THE AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO" are displayed around the perimeter of the coin.

The coin's Year of Issue, Weight, and Purity are inscribed around the perimeter of the gold bullion coin.

Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Australian 1 kilo. Gold Kangaroo (Nugget)
Coin Information

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Introduced:..........1991

Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1987 - 2007

Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present

IRA Approved:......Yes

Face Value:..........$10,000 AUD (1991)

Face Value:..........$3000 AUD (1992 - Present)

Gold Content:.......1 troy kilo.

Total Weight:.......2.2lbs. / 32.151 troy oz. (ozt.)

Purity:.................99.99% / .9999

Karat:..................24 karat

Diameter:............75.60 mm

Thickness:...........13.90 mm

Designers:...........Jody Clark (obverse)

Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No

Mint Mark:...........2008 - Present - Yes

Edge:..................Reeded

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Australian 1 kilo. Gold Kangaroo (Nugget)
Bullion Coin - Mintage Figures

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Year....Sales....Mintage

1991....8,743....unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1992....5,108....unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1993....1,007....unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1994....2,533....unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1995....850......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1996....463......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1997....808......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1998....1,487....unlimited....Red Kangaroo

1999....397......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2000....132......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2001....113......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2002....61.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2003....133......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2004....120......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2005....189......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2006....154......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2007....131......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2008....185......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2009....140......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2010....149......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2011....143......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2012....191......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2013....311......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2014....206......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2015....151......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2016....113.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2017....105.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2018....123.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2019.....177.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2020.....108.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2021.....61.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2022.....46.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

2023.....n/a.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo

Mintage figures were last updated on 03/23/23

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